The layout is nice just like the VRBO ad... No a/c my fault I should have checked into that more as the VRBO ad did not list a/c in the unit.... Here's the real big problem bugs of various forms and lots and lots of them I and my wife have been bitten it was terrible.... So this and the hell like heat made this stay miserable .... I am sure that this was state of the art in 1940's and I could be happy if I paid 1940's prices so ha way over priced and of course VRBO agent said they could nothing about it
Jose B.
July 2025
Place was beautiful. It would’ve been a little bit better though if there was central air, but we all enjoyed ourselves.
Debbie S.
July 2025
This rental looked too good to be true with the price point it was listed at, but it still managed to blow away expectations! The owners went above and beyond to make sure we knew everything there was to do here, and that we were comfortable doing so. This really did feel like a home away from home. The accommodation for kids were amazing, making this an extremely family friendly location. Any communication with the property manager was always promptly answered with a very short turnaround time. Overall, I was extremely impressed and would definitely stay at the Salty Mermaid again!!
Nathaniel S.
July 2025
Great place to stay. Very comfortable and well-stocked! I highly recommend it!
Terry C.
July 2025
Beautiful condo in a very convenient location. 10/10, however if there was A/C, it would be an 11/10.
July 2025
Beautiful property overlooking the golf course and the ocean. Situated on the edge of town with access to everything nearby. Outstanding communication with owner. Highly recommended.
Mark E.
July 2025
The condo was nice and the owner was very responsive. We did have to find a balance between having the screen doors open and bugs during the evening time. There was no problem during the day. There were nights we slept with the screen door closed due to bugs and it was pretty hot. This may have been a time of year issue. We were there in the beginning of June. Again, the upstairs got pretty hot at night, even with fans going. However, we loved having three bedrooms and three bathrooms. The master bath was spacious.
Kristi M.
July 2025
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The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We had a fantastic stay in this beautiful apartment. The layout was great, the beds were comfortable, the bathrooms modern, and the kitchen perfectly equipped. Everything was spotlessly clean. From enjoying breakfast on the terrace to relaxing on the cozy sofa, we truly felt at home. The temperature was perfect thanks to the curtains and ceiling fans, and having a washer and dryer was super convenient. There were plenty of towels, bed linens, and beach gear available.One small issue came up when the dishwasher broke down, but someone was sent over immediately and fixed it on the spot – it was handled quickly and without any hassle. Communication with the hosts was smooth and highly professional. We didn’t miss a thing and can wholeheartedly recommend this place. Many thanks for everything – we’d love to come back!Just one little note of caution: watch out for stray golf balls – one flew right at us while we were relaxing on the terrace!
Maja N.
June 2025
Owners were very responsive to questions and condo unit was clean, comfortable, and well stocked. May want to think about installing air conditioning. Enjoyed our stay!!
Donita E D.
June 2025
Beautiful property with beautiful views! Very clean and well kept. The rental had everything needed for a beach vacation: beach chairs, umbrella, snorkel gear, sand toys, boogie boards… it made our stay really enjoyable as we were well prepared to enjoy the many beaches nearby! Would highly recommended and would love to come back :)
Jillian N.
June 2025
Lovely, well-equipped condo located just two minutes from the Holua racquet and pickleball club! Most comfortable beds I've ever slept in--barring my own. LOVED the black out window coverings in the bedrooms as well. Very nice--this host has thought of everything to make your stay fun, enjoyable and comfortable.
Joanne S.
May 2025
An excellent well maintained, well stocked and quiet condo in a convenient location for exploring, beach time and going to good places for snorkeling. The Fair Wind and Hula Kai snorkel cruises are the best and very close to the condo. The wi-fi works perfectly and we watched a little TV on Netflix. And- it’s quiet! Not a lot of kids running around making noise. My wife and I and some old friends had a delightful time.
Robert B.
April 2025
Our stay in this condo was perfect! You could not ask for a better host!
Monica W.
April 2025
Nice condo, spacious and clean. Very quiet with view of the golf course and the ocean. King suite and queen bedroom downstairs, twin singles beds upstairs in the loft (better for kids than adults).
Kevin H.
April 2025
The accommodations were plentiful and the location was wonderful.
Abel W.
April 2025
Owner communicated very well.Had a problem with door lock first day, but he helped me through it.Everything was great! Only problem was accused of smoking, when we were not.Think was a misunderstanding.Overall had everything we needed.ev
David P.
April 2025
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We have stayed in this condo, Unit E301, twice for a week each time. First in winter of 2021 and now spring 2025.The positive: we really love the layout and spacious feeling of this condo. It has three basically separate areas, although one is the loft. Each has its own bathroom. We love the lofted ceiling and clearstory. The huge lanai with a beautiful view over the golf course with the ocean in the distance and palm trees is amazing. It's wonderful to wake up and sit on the lanai listening to the birds! We love the visiting geckos who roam the property. The location is great for Kona related activities, but is an hour drive to the main beaches up north.The negative: Many items in the condo are aging or broken. Specifically: the toaster only works on one side, the main garbage can step doesn't function, so you have to lift the lid by hand each time, one of the cabinets won't stay closed, most of the beach items in the condo are broken or far past their prime (broken and very old chairs, only one too-small, cheap, partially broken umbrella). The lanai screen doors are very finicky, and apparently won't lock. The toilet in the primary bath runs.Also, the manager doesn't respond to regular questions during off hours unless you contact the emergency number, and there are some unreasonable rules such as absolutely no playing outdoors in the grass or in the pool area.Thank you!
Z H.
April 2025
Wonderful property, close to everything, clean and very comfortable
Kimberly T.
April 2025
Great host and very nice, older condo. Cannot beat the view from the balcony, especially the sunsets.
Derek K.
March 2025
It was a lovey quiet place.
Diane
March 2025
Rating Details:
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
It was a lovey condo.
Diane M.
March 2025
We were very pleased with the unit. Helen, our contact, was an excellent communicator. She made sure we had everything we needed. The unit was spotless and well-stocked. The ocean breeze during the day and the breeze from the mountains at night kept the unit extremely comfortable. There are plenty of ceiling fans, too, which are totally silent. So, we never needed to turn on the bedroom AC. The view from the lanai is delightful.I give this place a top rating!
David B.
March 2025
The view could; not be beat! However, there was no AC, so windows had to be open. One room could not open the windows because a screen was ripped. Another room had no window to open. Very hot and stuffy for sleeping. Maybe worse was the road noise outside the condo. It sits at a corner of a busy road at an intersection.. Very noisy all day and night.
Connie B.
March 2025
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Overall a nice comfortable place. Beds were good and kitchen was pretty well appointed. Nice new grill on the deck. Had some issues with ceiling fans not working and some of them were addressed. Fans on lanai (with lights) still never worked. Kitchen cabinet was busted and even after repair was still janky. WiFi was spotty and only allowed three out of four of us to connect after multiple tries. CB was very communicative and accommodating for early arrival (thanks!). The condo just felt dated and a little tired in some of It’s appearances. Only saw two cockroaches but had a friendly gecko to help keep things positive. The condo location is pretty far away from most of Kona but close to a grocery store and a few restaurants. We did walk to the farmers market but that was about it. The vibe of the compound was a little standoffish and not very welcoming. We even got a noise complaint on our first night for loud music after 10. (We were tired from travel and asleep by 8:15 so it certainly wasn’t us) Overall a nice condo but we won’t book again.
Jay M.
February 2025
Our family of 4 stayed at this condo for just under 3 weeks and it was absolute bliss. The condo has a great lanai where we spent so much time drinking coffee in the mornings, playing boardgames, reading, having meals and good family time in the perfect weather. The condo was well stocked and had plenty of outdoor gear for us all to go snorkeling. We met up with John who delivered the paddle boards as well. He is GREAT! A great host and responded quick to messages leading up to and throughout our stay. Thanks so much for everything John! We had such a great vacation and loved staying at your condo. For those considering to book this, I would highly recommend it. It was the perfect spot to sit back, relax and enjoy the beauty all around.
JT M.
February 2025
This place exceeded our expectations in every way. We truly loved our stay!
Maureen P.
February 2025
Private, spacious unit perfect on the ground floor. Very nice!
Char W.
February 2025
Great place, that is exactly as listed. Very clean, and quiet. There was a cute social that we as guests were invited to do a potluck but weren’t able to attend due to plans. Internet connection was unstable, we did reach out with very prompt responses back from host. Location is good, but not much is really in walkable distance due to no sidewalks.we had a rental car and found it very easy to drive around the island, so it wasn’t a big deal.
Colleen R.
February 2025
Overall this was an excellent stay. The property exceeded our expectations. In a large part this was due to Helen who was our host. She was gracious, kind and so very helpful. She has thought of every detail to make our stay fantastic. We’ll be back.
Jerome and Thea B.
February 2025
Wonderful! Convenient, comfy, everything we needed providedCouple thing to work on: kitchen ceiling fan too low, hit my hand when I reached up: cabinet at the kitchen island won’t stay closed: master bath toilet leaks
siobhan C.
January 2025
The property was clean. The location for us was perfect. We loved that the complex was quiet and well manicured. The amenities were as stated. The beds were comfortable, plenty of linens, even beach towels. There were coolers available that came in handy
January 2025
If you’ve ever wondered what heaven is like, you will find out when you stay at Helen‘s Ohana, and Helen your host is your own personal angel,,, words alone cannot describe how wonderful of an experience I had for the two weeks I stayed there.
David P.
January 2025
Fantastic three week stay in Kona. We would love to book this condo again. Beautiful views. Well stocked kitchen. Comfortable beds. No air conditioning but no problem - the overhead fans moved enough air to keep us cool. Enough out of town, yet close enough to the KTA grocery store.
Morgan D.
January 2025
Be aware of the hiding cost
Rui
January 2025
The condo was just as accurate as listed with small touches to make it a more relaxing stay for our family. Laura has taken great care of the property in a quiet complex with the unit facing the golf course where goats competed with the players!
Karen F.
December 2024
Wonderful views and the house had everything we needed!
Anup A.
December 2024
This condo was ideal for our family. It's location to the Keauhou Bay is great for SUP / snorkeling / swimming. Cor the owner responded promptly when contacted.
Bob B.
December 2024
1st time on big island…. Didn’t disappoint!! Spacious and everything you’d need was there. Pool was right next to lanai. Having extra fans kept us cool. Thank you for having us!!
lisa p.
December 2024
This place exceeded all expectations! Helen was very attentive and went above and beyond to make our stay special! She even provided a large basket of fruit from her own farm, which we enjoyed all week long. We've never tasted better pineapple, oranges, bananas, and lemons! The condo is clean, quiet, spacious, and very, very comfortable. We enjoyed the beautiful pool and hot tub every evening. We took most of our meals on the large balcony, which provides a great view of the pool and the lovely grounds. Beach chairs, umbrellas, and snorkels were provided, which we made use of several times during the week. When we return to the Big Island, this is where we'll stay -- no need to look anywhere else!
Richard S.
November 2024
Convenient location.
Winfield R.
November 2024
We enjoyed this appartment very much, it’s comfy and you have everything you need. Very quite.
Marielle S.
November 2024
The property was very clean, and had everything we needed to stay comfortably on the island. The kitchen had the basics, but you will need to buy everything you need (olive oil, condiments etc). There were plenty of fans to keep air moving and a sun shade on the lanai, when used appropriately the home stayed cool enough without AC. The property manager was fantastic, they were so communicative during our stay and made sure all of our needs were met. Overall 5 stars, but probably better for families with older kids. Would not bring a small child (everything is glass, iykyk).
Amanda D.
October 2024
Beautiful condo , very nicely decorated, right on 8th hole of golf course, lovely view . No AC at this condo , lots of fans but it got really hot!! Very well equipped with water toys and beach chairs!
chrissie b.
October 2024
My family & I loved the stay. We were able to book easily, communicate with owner smoothly & our stay was comfortable.
Austyn w.
October 2024
We had only one complaint. NO AC. that was not enough to move the meter down on the property. great location, very clean. fans all around made it easier to sleep but still warm nights in July, our group of 4 fit just fine with no wanting for space.
aram s.
October 2024
We chose this location to provide 3 bedrooms and 3 bathroom for our group.
Cynthia H.
October 2024
Everything we needed for our vacation on the big island!
Lisa H.
October 2024
This was a great place to stay and explore the Kona area. Unit was well stocked and very comfortable.
Enjoyed the lanai - although the sliding screen doors tended to stick making opening/closing needing 2 hands! Small thing to complain about since everything else was absolutely perfect!
Thank you!
Kathy B.
September 2024
Away from the bustle of downtown Kona and very, very close to Keauhou Bay. We liked being not far from grocery store and easily able to go North or South for day adventures.
Helen S.
August 2024
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
This unit is probably the closest to the swimming pool which was so nice for our grandkids to be able to walk maybe 50 feet and be by the pool. We had a lifetime of memories
David S.
August 2024